The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-10-15
in 9Iennrianr.

Sunday morning, Sept. Is, when his pure
young spirit passed from the earthly to
the heavenly home. He was born April z,
1867. Hence only little more than twenty
years marked the limit of his earthly pilgrim
age. Only eighteen months ago, on the even
| ing of the pastors ordination, with'several
| young friends he was received into the Uni
versalist church. The Sunday following he
knelt at Gods altar and took the additional
pledge of conservation by the sacred rite of
baptism. He was member of the pastors
class in Sunday school and the faithful pre-
sident of our Y. P. M. A. Always a cheerful,
willing worker in anything he undertook, it
was ever a real pleasure to work with him.
A little more than nine months ago we ad-
ministered to him and his young wife the
marriage vows; but only for few brief
happy months were they permitted to walk
together as husband and wife. In his rei-
gious life he was undemonstrative, but he
gave ample evidence of deep thought and
feeling, and his quiet Christian spirit left its
impression upon every one. We may take
the true measure of his life, not by years for
"while still boy he walked a man." not by
any definite expression of religious exper-
fence which he gave, but by his actions he
manifested plainly his high aspirations and
aims. By his associations in church, society
and business, his life touched almost every
one in the community, and his loss is deeply
felt by many hearts outside his own imme-
diate kindred. To us all he has left the gift
of twenty bright, beautiful years and many
sweet and tender memories. We thank the
good Father for such life-a life whose in
1uence shall never cease to be our inheri
lance. Funeral services held at the Univer-
salist church, which was not large enough to
seat all in attendance. The remains were
tenderly laid to rest in the cemetery near
the home of his parents.
ANNA E. FLEMING.
Our band of believers in Hico, Texas, re-
Gently suffered an irreparable loss in the de-
parture of beloved young sister-Miss Lena
Genevieve Fisher,-Gadghter of Joel and
Esther Fisher, aged 81 years and months.
Lovely in person and character, she won the
affection of all who knew her. An only daugh-
ter, she was the JOY of her home; the com
panion and stay of her mother, whose frail
health prevented her from laborious exertion.
To minister to this dear mother and spare
her from all unnecessary labor in the home
was one of the chief concerns of her daily
life. GLOW can we live without her?" is the
anguished cry of these afflicted parents. In
the bloom of life and health she was sudden
ly stricken with fever, and after an illness of
two weeks, a portion of which time she was
NOT auppos al IN ha dapoarousIv sioIx che supLx
away, passing over to the other side of life
as quietly as an infant enters into slumber.
Miss Lena was an accomplished musician.
and in company with friend who played
the flute, led our choir. The sweet notes of
song, the ripple of laughter and the tones of
love are all silent in the home now. Yet, o
bereayed ones, think not of the beloved
daughter, sister and friend as silent, asleep
or far away. To minister to dear ones here
was her delight. She will do SO still in
spiritual sense; that, as time comes with its
healing influence, will be realized by you all.
Then, the beloved Lena will be in higher
degree than while with you in the body, the
angel of the household.
The consultations of the gospel were ad-
ministered by Rev. Mr.. Billings and the
writer, and the funeral services held at the
family home wore attended by crowd of
sympathizing neighbors and friends.
May the loving All-Father so temper this
severe trial and loss to these bereaved hearts
that they may be enabled to see the sun
light behind the dark cloud, and to find the
pearl of great blessing that is now wrapped
to their tear dimmed sight-in the cere-
ments of DEATH MARY @. BILLINGS.
Mrs. Henry Edwards died Sept. &c, at her
home in Oshkosh, Wis. Mrs. Edwards, whose
maiden name was Susan S. Hitchcock, was
born in Lee Center, Oneida county, N. Y,
January 20, 1920, and was married at the
same place January 8, 1916. She was the
only survivor of large family. She leaves
husband and two children, Frank X. Ed
wards and Mrs. q. o. Josslyn, to mourn her
loss. Six years ago Mrs. Edwards suffered
severe stroke of paralysis, and has since re-
manned an invalid and at times great suf
ferer; and often expressed herself to be not
only willing but anxious to be released by
death. She was women of noble qualities
of mind and heart. A true and faithful COM
panion, tender and loving mother, a stead
fast friend and kind neighbor, her loss will
be deeply felt among her many acquaint
ances, and the memory of her life and char
acter will not be forgotten. She has resided
in the city of Oshkosh nearly thirty years. The
funeral took place from the residence at two
O'Clock, Wednesday, Sept %, Rev. Edgar
Leavitt officiating.
DIED.-At Mosinee, Wis, Sept. 10, 1887,
VIM. E. Sanford, aged &c years. Mr.. Sanford
was native of New England. In early life
he settled in New York State, and in 1886
came to Waukesha county, Wis, and settled
on some land. He was industrious, frugal
and honest, and by his own personal efforLs
he gained quite a competence. Fifteen years
ago he came with his aged companion TO Mo
since, where their daughter, their only child,
Mrs. Joseph Dessert, had preceded them.
Here the last few years of his life were pleas
antly spent, free from toll and care, though
somewhat afflicted with palsy, but able to be
about. He was much respected as a neigh
Dor; was kind and charitable toward all. For
many years he had been Universalist in
faith, and these views cheered and comforted
him in his declining days. The writer had
several pleasant interviews with him during
the past year, and found him strong in the
faith. He leaves behind hun his aged COM
panion, son-in-law, and granddaughter, and
other near relative, his daughter having
gone on before him The funeral WAS varv